If you disappeared from your business for two weeks, what would completely fall apart? Now a second question (and this one’s more interesting): What would probably keep ticking along — even if you weren’t personally pressing every button? You’re likely doing tasks you don’t actually need to be doing. Those are the tasks that are […]
When was the last time you worked on your business instead of just in it? Not replying to emails. Not ticking off client work. Not chasing invoices at 9pm when you’re already exhausted. I mean properly stepping into your CEO role and looking at the bigger picture. If you’re a busy business owner, that probably […]
Let’s talk email lists. You’ve probably heard a few people bang on about “building your list” or “email is where the money’s at”… but if you’ve ever thought “Do I really need one though?” – the short answer? Yes. Yes you do. Even if you’re not a blogger. Even if you’re not planning to do […]
I’ve had this blog whirring round in my head for a couple of weeks and, after feeling inspired by a recent post from Love Audrey, I thought I’d add my own two pennies’ worth. In the 11 years of running my business, there have been three occasions where life has forced everything to suddenly pause. […]
You know that fantasy where you close the laptop on Friday, hop on a plane (or into a hammock), and don’t open your inbox again until next week? It’s the dream but for most small business owners, it also feels laughably unrealistic. The truth is, many of us didn’t start our businesses to work more […]
You finally sit down at your desk, coffee in hand, ready to tackle that beautiful to-do list you’ve spent far too long colour coding. Then suddenly…it’s 3pm. You’ve been busy all day, but weirdly… you haven’t ticked anything off. Sound familiar? That’s because so much of the work you’re doing every day doesn’t actually make […]
If accessible web design feels like a big, overwhelming subject, this is where you can get the biggest wins with the least effort. Accessible web design isn’t about binning your old website and starting from scratch. It’s about making simple but practical improvements that help people read, navigate, and understand your content and website more […]
Let’s be honest, running a business is relentless. Between the emails, the bookings, the admin, and the social media… it’s no wonder your to-do list feels never-ending. But here’s the thing: you’re not meant to do it all. With a few clever automations and a brilliant virtual assistant team by your side, you can reclaim […]
Ah, January. The time of year where we’re supposed to feel fresh, organised, and ready to take on the world. Except… the inbox is already out of control. The to-do list is still a mile long. And those shiny 2026 goals? Still not a clue where to start whilst you’re wondering how to get everything […]
I’m sat here in an unseasonably mild November, thinking about the year gone by. This is always one of my favourite blog posts to write because it’s not often we stop and take stock of everything that’s happened in business. Our word of the year was ‘Journey’. Now, I know – it’s a bit of […]